Star siblings and a Swiss roll

June 16th, 2010 FIFA.com - 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ - News Posted in My Thoughts, World Cup 2010 No Comments »

FIFA.com looks at the numbers behind the stories on a landmark day for the Palacios brothers, Chile, Diego Forlan and a steely Swiss defence.


Pain for South Africa and Spain

June 16th, 2010 FIFA.com - 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ - News Posted in My Thoughts, World Cup 2010 No Comments »

Day 6 brought no little drama, with Uruguay denting South African hopes, a shock defeat for European champions Spain, and a piece of history for Chile.


Sono goes back to his roots

June 16th, 2010 FIFA.com - 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ - News Posted in My Thoughts, World Cup 2010 No Comments »

South African football legend Jomo Sono reflected on his playing days during the apartheid era during a visit to his home township of Soweto.


Parreira wary of Forlan

June 16th, 2010 FIFA.com - 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ - News Posted in My Thoughts, World Cup 2010 No Comments »

Carlos Alberto Parreira has singled out Uruguay striker Diego Forlan as a player his side will need to pay special attention to in tonight’s FIFA World Cup™ clash in Pretoria.